Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Ovoid

//ˈoʊvɔɪd// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Shaped like an oval.

    "That was the way my mind lurched and stumbled, among the sharp rs and ts, sliding over the ovoid vowels as if on pebbles."

  2. 2
    Egg-shaped; shaped like an oval, but more tapered at one end; ovate.

    "And then they were looking at him, Mrs. Ansen's ovoid black eyes behind bifocals attached to a chain, Baffi's beautiful hazel eyes bright with the promise of fun and friendly competition, and what else could Patrick say, other than no, he didn't have anything else going on this afternoon, and yeah, come to think of it, Cokes and leftover pizza would be nice."

Adjective
  1. 1
    rounded like an egg wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is oval in shape.
  2. 2
    an egg-shaped object wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin ōvum (“egg”) + -oid (“resembling”).

Etymology 2

From Latin ōvum (“egg”) + -oid (“resembling”).

See also for "ovoid"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: ovoid